Cost Segregation Services
I own 25 rental doors. I’ve run cost segregation on my own properties. Now I help other West Metro investors do the same — through CSSI, one of the most respected engineering firms in the country.
What This Is
Accelerated depreciation for investment property owners
Cost segregation is a tax strategy where an engineering firm breaks down your property into components — appliances, flooring, landscaping, wiring — and reclassifies them from 27.5-year or 39-year depreciation into 5, 7, or 15-year categories. That front-loads your deductions and puts real cash back in your pocket in year one.
Most investors who buy a rental or commercial property at $300K or more are leaving $15,000 to $60,000 in year-one tax savings on the table without a study. The math gets better the more doors you own.
I’m Craig Kamman — West Metro Realtor, licensed property manager, and a CSSI-authorized sales rep. I help investors figure out whether cost seg makes sense for their situation, and if it does, I get the study ordered and delivered through CSSI’s engineering team.
What You Get
What’s included in a CSSI study
Engineering-based analysis — not a spreadsheet estimate
CSSI’s team breaks down your property using actual construction cost data and IRS Audit Techniques Guide methodology. Every component is identified, measured, and classified by a credentialed engineer — not a template or questionnaire.
CPA-ready depreciation schedule
Your CPA receives a complete, audit-ready report with reclassified asset schedules and all supporting documentation. CSSI coordinates directly with your tax professional to make the filing straightforward.
Audit support — included, not extra
If the IRS ever questions the study, CSSI’s team responds at no additional charge. They’ve never lost an audit. That track record matters — a study from a firm with no audit history is a liability, not an asset.
Lookback studies for properties you already own
Bought a rental three years ago and never ran cost seg? You can still capture the missed depreciation through a Form 3115 catch-up deduction — no amended returns required. Works on properties held any length of time.
How It Works
Simple four-step process
Free estimate call
We talk through your property and I run a quick savings estimate. Takes 15 minutes.
Study ordered
If the numbers make sense, I submit the property details to CSSI’s engineering team.
Engineering review
CSSI’s engineers analyze the property and build the full depreciation schedule — typically 2–4 weeks.
Report to your CPA
The completed, audit-ready report goes to your tax professional. Done.
Find out what your property is worth
Takes 15 minutes. I’ll tell you straight whether cost segregation makes sense for your situation — and if it doesn’t, I’ll tell you that too.
Who This Makes Sense For
Cost segregation works best when:
- You purchased or constructed a rental property at $200,000 or more
- You’re in the 24% tax bracket or higher (the savings multiply at higher rates)
- You actively manage your rentals and can use the depreciation against ordinary income
- You own multiple doors — a bundle study across properties reduces the per-property cost
- You bought a property in the last 10+ years and never ran a study (lookback is still available)
- Your CPA hasn’t brought it up — most accountants don’t specialize in it and leave it off the table
Minnesota note: The state applies a bonus depreciation addback on your state return, which spreads the state benefit over five years rather than all at once. The federal deduction — the bigger number — is unaffected. Your CPA models both schedules before filing. It’s still worth it.
Cost segregation studies are provided by CSSI (Cost Segregation Services, Inc.), an independent engineering firm. Craig Kamman is an authorized CSSI sales representative and a licensed Minnesota Realtor with Edina Realty. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax or legal advice. Consult a qualified CPA before making tax decisions.